PILOT 2585654 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Rear axle differential
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Front axle differential Fully retract the boom and fully lower the boom. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine.Obtain an oil sample from each axle. Keep the oil samples separate from each other.Clean the area around combined level and filler plug (1) for the differential. Remove combined level and filler plug (1) . Use a sampling gun in the filler hole in order to obtain an oil sample. Inspect combined level and filler plug (1) for damage. Install combined level and filler plug (1) .Analysis of oil from each axle will provide an accurate representation of oil condition within each system.Use S O S Oil Analysis in order to monitor the condition of your oil.For additional information, refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations".